Shilpa Patel, Esq., PMP, currently serves as a Senior Legal Project Manager at Foley Hoag LLP since December 2022, following a role as Legal Project Manager at Paul Hastings from May 2019 to November 2022. With extensive experience in legal project management, Shilpa provides advice on the efficient management of legal matters, encompassing project planning, budget preparation, and communication strategies. Prior positions include Manager of Partner Matters at Deloitte, where Shilpa supported performance management for approximately 1,000 advisors, and a Long-Term Consultant/Contract Attorney role at Hudson Legal Group, focusing on document analysis for complex litigations. Earlier in the career, Shilpa worked as a Financial Planner and Staff Attorney at Ayco Company, providing guidance on financial and estate planning for executives. Shilpa holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia, a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry from Georgia Institute of Technology, and a Certificate in Organizational and Leadership Coaching from Northwestern University.